April 18, 2011

Many of the folks who live in Illinois, including some who live the along Rock River are Adt customers with home security systems, and they are confident that they can, safely, leave their homes to explore the river’s treasures. Tourists from all over the world are also part of this exploration. Even though the Rock River begins in West Bend, Wisconsin, it moves to the southwest and into Illinois. Some of these areas are Rockford, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rock Island. It eventually meets and flows into the Mississippi River. At first, the river was used as the main means of transportation, and it functioned in this capacity until the railroad made its presence. Later, it was used to provide power from its hydroelectric dam.

As time moved on, the Rock River areas became well known as recreational places, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources devotes resources to the cause. Fishing is its best-known sport, and many anglers take advantage of Rock River’s sporting opportunities. The river provides great channel fishing, and catfish are the catch of choice. Some of them are large as 50 pounds, and that makes them function as wonderful trophies for those who enjoy fishing. Other types of fish are bluegill, walleye and white bass among others.